One of the world’s healthiest foods in a delicious stew. Popeye would approve! You don’t often hear of children loving their green vegetables, and especially not spinach. When I first became a mother, friends told me stories of how they made sure they had their children watch shows like Popeye to show their kids how important it was to eat…
Rice is a staple in all Middle Eastern households. It can be eaten with almost any Middle Eastern dish, especially stews. Making plain rice is very easy, but it’s the spices and the way you make it that makes all the difference. It can also be topped with all kinds of vegetables. Sahtein! Enjoy! Topped with green olives and Mediterranean…
Deliciously light, flaky and savory pastry. A quick an easy meal for any weeknight. No cooking expertise needed! You don’t need to be a chef or cook to put this meal together. It’s quick. It’s easy. It requires simple ingredients, but tastes amazing! Whether you’re a mother or college student, this is a meal anyone can put together on any…
Savory and warm, with a spicy kick. This dish is an easy and quick whip up for any weeknight! If you always have a packed schedule that keeps you on the go like me, then you know what’s it’s like to come home after a busy day and need to whip together a quick meal. We’ve all been in that situation where…
That sweet smells of cinnamon, dates, and walnuts dance through the house filling my heart with joy. It means Eid is around the corner! Mamoul, or Ka’ack il Eid, are specially made during the holiday season. While I bake all kinds of desserts on my own, this is the only dessert that I stick to the tradition of asking my…
The Seven Spices are the essential spices used in every Middle Eastern meal. Check out my video on my YouTube Channel, Stitching Cuisines, to see me explain each spice and how they should be prepared. Cardamom Cinnamon Dried Cloves Black Pepper Cumin Nutmeg Safflower Notes: The amount of spices used…
That awakening aroma filling the house is my favorite part of the morning. My husband and I love starting our day with a pot of Turkish Coffee. It’s easy and quick to make! Turkish coffee is popular all over the Middle East. What I love about Turkish coffee is that in Middle Eastern culture, serving it to guests can mean different…